Mr. Squid attempted to join Prime Evil's Hauntquarters crew but was rejected before he could display any of his powers. Therefore, he decided to capture the Ghostbusters on his own. Posing as 'Mr. Billingsly', he lured the Ghostbusters to the Mansion on the Hill, supposedly as guests of honor at Mrs. Billingsly's surprise party. Using his magical and astral powers, Squid easily captured all three Ghostubers, but did not count on a rescue operation being mounted by Belfry and his cousin Beauregard.